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I love this time of year. Sure, I miss the long days and warm(er) weather of the summer, but the arrival of autumn gets me all excited, heralding, as it does, the approaching fun of dressing up for Halloween, ooohing and aaahing at fireworks and, of course, Christmas.

I know it’s pretty fashionable to moan about how early Christmas starts these days, but I don’t mind. In fact, I love it. Yes, Christmas songs in the shops before December (well, mid-November) is a bit much, but I can’t deny that I enjoy hearing them. They make me smile.

I didn’t always feel this way. In fact, it’s only been since I became a dad that my own inner child has been re-awakened. I think the children’s excitement must be infectious. I’m excited about how excited they are!

So I’m not going to apologise for the amount of Christmassy content you’ll find in this edition of the magazine! Don’t worry, we’ve still included all your usual favourites, but we’re using Shop About to focus on gift ideas (p.16-17), and we’ve put together a list of places to meet Santa that you’ll definitely want to check out (p.14).

If you want to get your Christmas shopping started for free, you can win a Quinny Yezz buggy on p.7 and a bundle of gifts for your little one in this issue’s Toddle Models competition on p.23.

As ever, we hope you enjoy this issue and find it useful - and we would like to be the first to wish you a Happy Christmas for 2015!

Loving life with little ones,

Tim and Ruth

Contents What’s New?

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Win a Quinny Yezz

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Halloween Crafts

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Handy Autumn Gadgets

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Where's Santa?

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Shop About

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Gingerbread Christmas Tree 18 Toddle Models

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Review: Oaktree Designs

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Controversy Corner

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Special Offers

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The Terrible Twos

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Forest Schools

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Mums Making It

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Daily Activity Planner

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Directory

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Cover Picture: Toddle Models winner, William Budd from Northampton is gracing the cover of this issue. Thank you to Andy Nickerson Photography for the gorgeous cover photo. Find out about their studio shoots at www.andynickerson.com (P.23)

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Every swimmer is special at Little Splashers and Swim Works, and every swim journey is different. To celebrate and cherish these special swim times, they now give everyone FREE ‘Swim Journey booklets’, certificates and awards. There is no better time to join ... they support you every step of the way. Swim Works and Little Splashers are proud to be local and independent - you will love the new swim support guides. For more info about classes at the bespoke Swim Works pool in Rugby, visit www.littlesplashers.co.uk and www.swimworks.co.uk. P.57

A Very Special Advent Calendar

Blakesley Pre-School is celebrating a very special anniversary this year, a fabulous fifty years since it first opened. A year of celebrations is planned which mn Fair on Saturday 24th Autu an with off kicks e Hall between to October. Pop along Blakesley Villag , pottery 10am and 3pm for a spot of shopping yummy of slice a and ones little the for painting a list and on mati infor homemade cake. For more l.co.uk. P.52 choo pres esley .blak www visit stalls of

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Little Kickers run pre-school football classes in Northampton, Daventry & Rugby and are launching new Little Kicks (1½-2½yrs), Junior (2-3½yrs) and Mighty (3½-5yrs) classes on Monday afternoons at the Abbey Centre, East Hunsbury.

The classes are a great way for children to burn off energy, learn football skills and build confidence.

The sessions are fast paced, very inclusive/friendly and most importantly are great fun. For a free taster session, contact Lynne 01327 700153 or email lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk. P.50

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Blossom & Badger, the experts in creating keepsakes from your child’s precious clothes, have designed an exciting new DIY kit - the Sew Your Own Advent Calendar. The sewing kit walks you through how to make each stocking from your child’s clothes (the ones that are just too precious to let go of!) Then every year when you display it, the memories will come flooding back.

Storage box is included and the stockings are lined so you can fill them with small treats. £19 + postage, visit www.blossomandbadger.co.uk for more information. P.13

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Spooky Halloween Disco Party

Tigers Indoor Play in Daventry are hosting a Spooky Halloween Disco Party on Fri 30th and Sat 31st October 2015 at 6:30pm to 8:30pm. Enjoy fun with children’s entertainers, party games, disco, fancy dress competition and use of the entire play frame - all for just £6.99 per ticket. Your child will even get a party bag when they leave! Call 01327 312188 to book. See advert on P.33 as well for half price entry to Tigers (for regular sessions only). www.tigersplay.co.uk.

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New Evening Classes at Open Stage

Due to busy Saturday classes and plenty of requests, Open Stage are happy to announce they are expanding and now have NEW evening classes during the week covering Ballet, Tap and Modern Theatre Dance for 3½ to 7 year olds! Pre-Primary classes for 3½ - 5 year olds are on Tuesdays at 4:00pm - 4:45pm and Primary classes for 5½ - 7 year olds are on Thursdays 4:15pm - 5:15pm. For more info, visit www.openstage.vpweb.co.uk. P.47

New Mini Rhyme & Play Sessions

Join the New Stars Arts Academy and explore the magic of the performing arts.

Classes run from 18 months and their NEW ‘Mini Rhyme & Play’ session is the perfect place for little ones to find their feet, learn new skills, make friends, sing, rhyme, dance and play. The class combines fun activities and games with exercises to improve singing, rhythm and listening, as well as balance, agility and coordination. At New Stars, children learn to express themselves, come alive, shine, and most importantly, have fun! Contact 07584 208756. www.NewStarsArtsAcademy.co.uk. P.47

Successful Franchise For Sale

Ever fancied running your own business, but were a bit nervous about setting it up and doing it ‘right’?

Well, this could be the answer - the Musical Minis franchise for Bucks and South Northants is up for sale. It’s a fully established business in a great area, running profitably with 5 members of staff. This is a phenomenal opportunity to be your own boss and earn a good salary with a business that works around your family and offers great work/life balance. For more info, contact Amanda on amanda@musicalminis.co.uk or 01908 259914.

Buggyfit Now in Towcester, Stony Stratford and Stowe

Buggyfit sessions are an opportunity to meet other mums, improve your fitness and get back into shape, whilst getting some fresh air for you and your baby. The classes include a combination of cardiovascular and strength / toning exercises carried out at intervals as part of a brisk walk. All the exercises will have different options to ensure that you can work at the right level for you. Please contact Jo on 07812 171751 or jkeites@outlook.com for more information. P.26

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Upcoming Family Performances at Royal & Derngate

The Snow Queen: 25 Nov – 3 Jan An ideal Christmas treat anyone aged 4 and upwards, this fabulous and funny frozen adventure features memorable new songs and hilarious characters. A mischievous retelling of a timeless story. Tickets £9.50 - £24.

Cinderella: 11 Dec – 3 Jan EastEnders John Partridge leads the cast of this year’s spectacular annual pantomime, joined by Sid Sloane from CBeebies and Danny Posthill and Alison Jiear from Britain’s Got Talent. Tickets £11 - £29.50.

Box Office: 01604 624811. www.royalandderngate.co.uk. P.15

Learn to Swim Like a Fish with Everyone Active

Story Adventure Parties That Capture The Imagination

Everyone Active at Daventry Leisure Centre offer a range of different swim sessions that are designed to keep the whole family active whilst enjoying the water. Enrol in their award-winning swimming lessons for all ages, check out the fun inflatable sessions or use the poolside workout cards, kick boards and paddles to enjoy a water workout. Next time you are near Daventry Leisure Centre, call in to find out what is on offer! www.everyoneactive.com. P.34

New After School Cookery Club

Starting in September and aimed at 4 to 7 year olds, Crafty Cooks Northampton will be making a delicious, nutritious sweet or savoury recipe on Tuesday each week in West Hunsbury. Sessions run in 6-week blocks in line with school terms, starting at 4.30pm. First block 7 sessions is £45.50, payable in advance.

Spaces are limited to 5 children per session.

For more details call Maria on 079855408289 or email maria@craftycooks.co.uk. P.48

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Northampton Leisure Trust recently acquired Berzerk Soft Play Centre, the children’s activity centre in Moulton Park. Northampton Leisure Trust already offers the comprehensive Trilogy Junior Active programme at Cripps, Danes Camp, Duston, Mounts Baths and Lings Forum leisure centres, including swimming, trampolining, badminton, gymnastics, roller skating, after school Buzz Clubzz, holiday activities, under 5’s activities and cinema. The addition of Berzerk enables the Trust to offer an additional avenue encouraging local children to be active. They have exciting plans for the centre, which include substantial capital investment. www.berzerkleisure.co.uk. P.9

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Huckle Buckle Parties have been delivering fun children’s parties for more than five years. They tailor their parties to a theme your child loves, be it pirates or princesses, super heroes or a favourite TV programme, film or book - they cater for all. The parties are packed full to bursting with fun and games with a traditional spin.

They can also offer music parties for younger ages and a variety of party packages are available. For more details, contact info@hucklebuckleparties.co.uk. P.7

Independent Children’s Centre in Rushden RUSH 2 The DEN, Fitzwillam Street, Rushden, NN10 9YW, is an independent children’s centre run by experienced, qualified DBS checked volunteers, providing a wide array of activities for children from pre-school through to youth clubs for teens too. You are welcome to drop in with your little ones to play any time between 9.15am-2.45pm.

On Mondays, there is Music & Movement, Tuesdays is Messy Play, Wednesdays is Play Day, Thursdays has Crafty Fingers and Sensory Play, and Fridays is Storytime and Soft Play. For more info, visit www. rush2theden.org.uk. P.22 icon tells you which advertisers have a voucher in the centre pages

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Enter your name into our free prize draw to win a fantastic Quinny Yezz online at bit.ly/tacompetitions Competition ends Sun 6th December 2015.

The Quinny Yezz is designed using the latest technology and lightest materials. This award winning, lightweight buggy is strong, durable and easy to use making it ideal for holidays, urban living and travel. It can be folded with one hand and thrown over the shoulder to be carried by its comfortable carrying strap.

Key Yezz Facts & Features: Lightweight (only 5kg), comfortable hammock seat, ergonomic pushbar, innovative skate wheels so you can push with just one finger, water and dirt repellent fabrics, unique 3D folding system, compact size.

To find out where your closest Quinny store is visit www.quinny.com

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Baby massage classes run by a qualified nurse and Independent Health Visitor.

Saturdays, 11am-12pm: Northampton High School, Hardingstone, NN4 6UU Wednesdays, 11am-12pm: Chris Moody Centre, Moulton College, NN3 7RR Private group and 1:1 classes available.

For more info or to book, contact Leveta: on 077580 320228 or leveta.lawson@gmail.com

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For classes in Brackley and Towcester Contact Helen Brawn Telephone: 01280 453052 email: helenbrawn@singandsign.co.uk

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Themed parties with a variety of props,music and traditional games.

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Jack O’Lantern These Jack O’Lantern luminaries are easy for kids to make.

You will need: • Clean, empty glass jars • PVA Glue • Paintbrush or foam brush • Scissors • Orange & Black fabric or tissue /crepe paper To make your luminaries: All you do is cut the tissue paper into squares and glue it on with PVA glue. Add a little extra layer of glue on top and then add your eyes and mouth. (A nose, too, if you want.)

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As a parent you generally know when things aren’t quite right with your child. You visit the doctor frequently, but whatever they prescribe doesn’t really seem to help. Antibiotics or steroid creams are suggested for itchy skin; inhalers for possible asthma … like many parents, you worry about giving these things to your baby or toddler.

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Sunday 29th November and First 3 weekends in December.

Visit Santa in his Magical Grotto, take a train ride along the Northampton & Lamport Railway. Every child will receive a present, soft drink and biscuits.

Saturday 14th November Thursday 24th December.

Meet Father Christmas and choose your very own present.

Enjoy a delicious breakfast or tea and decorate your own Christmas cookie! Book Early.

Saturday 28th November Tuesday 22nd December.

Enjoy breakfast with Santa for £4.99 per child, or visit the jolly old elf in his grotto and receive a premium gift (a Plush Keel Toy) for just £8.99.

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Northampton Christmas Charity Fun Day Sunday 29 Nov, 11am-4pm There will be a Santa's Grotto, face-painting, activity section, bouncy castle, owls, dance performances and over 30 stall holders. Raising funds for Parkinson's UK and local charity the Crazy Hats Breast Cancer Appeal. Free entry.

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Magical Fairytale Christmas Grotto Saturday 14th November Thursday 24th December.

Santa arrives at Weston Favell shopping centre on the 14th November. Be sure to visit him in his magical fairy tale grotto where each child will receive a Christmas present.

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INGREDIENTS: • 12oz Plain Flour • 4oz Butter • 2 Eggs • 4oz Soft Brown Sugar • 1 tbsp Golden Syrup • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon • 2 tsp Ground Ginger • 1 tsp Bicarbonate Of Soda

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2. Very slowly, stir in the sugar, then the golden syrup, and finally the egg, until you have a nice dough.

3. Roll out the dough until about 1cm thick and, using the 3D Christmas Cookie Cutter Set or similar, cut out 2 of each size star and bake for 12-15 minutes at 190°C/375°F or gas mark 5.

Once the cookies are baked and cooled down, build the trees using the large star as the base and rotate each star slightly so that the points don’t overlap. Once assembled you can have fun with icing and decorations.

The only limit here is your imagination!

Crafty Cooks run weekly cookery classes in Northampton for children from 2.5 - 11 years. Join them to make these Gingerbread Christmas Trees on 22nd and 23rd December (10.30 - 12.15). £12 per child.

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You taught them how to talk, now teach them how to read. “ truly inspirational frieze that “A ccombines phonic awareness with b beautiful artwork. It provides a cchild with the opportunity to learn ttheir phonics in a fun and exciting w way. The wall frieze is not only an educational tool but will enhance any child’s bedroom.”

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“My three-year old son looks at his frieze every night before bed. He loves it. He has discovered a few new animals and loves sounding out the names of the animals he knows. He now understands that words are made up of individual sounds and enjoys orally sounding out lots of other words. A great pre-reading skill!”

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Within the pack, you receive three friezes to display on the wall. Each covers the whole alphabet and they grow with your child, becoming increasingly complex as your child’s reading ability develops.

Each letter is represented by an animal illustration, with the name of the animal written out twice – first as it is normally seen, and secondly broken down into the individual sounds (phonemes) that make up the word. The second word allows the parent to ‘sound out the word’ with their child, so they learn to recognise the constituent parts of the words.

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Overall, the friezes are well designed to cover a wide age range and to support children through the different phases of their development. In short, this is a beautiful, high quality resource that would make a lovely addition to any child’s room, whilst being educational at the same time.

The Wildlife Phonics Frieze retails for £20.75 plus p&p at www.oaktreedesigns.co.uk.

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By Lynnea Shrief, Placenta Specialist

Why and how thousands of women are consuming their own placentas in the days and weeks after birth.

What happens after a baby is born, right after a mother pushes out her baby and cradles him in her arms? In the movies, she kisses her partner and gazes into her baby’s blue eyes. Her little bundle of joy is washed, wrapped carefully in a soft blanket and handed to her to cuddle and kiss. Then, just moments later and quite magically, the new mother is transformed into a fertile sex goddess, hair and make-up done to perfection as she introduces her new addition to her family and friends.

I’m that woman who, during those movie scenes, begins shouting at the television. “What about the placenta?!” What about the most important, sustainable organ on the planet? The organ that supplies all mammals with essential nutrients and gases while in the womb. Why is this powerful, precious and nourishing organ so often and so simply forgotten?

Even in many birth education classes the third stage of birth, where the placenta detaches from the uterine wall and through several further contractions must also be birthed by the new mother, is covered in vague detail in less than 5 minutes.

I’m biased and I’m the first to admit that. I’m a placenta specialist (I’ll explain in a moment) and I’ve handled (through vinyl gloves), blended, dehydrated, powdered, encapsulated, printed and prepared hundreds of placentas for new mothers around the world. I find the placenta a fascinating, magical and beautiful organ in all its forms. Yes, I’m different and I won’t take offense if you call me weird. As a placenta specialist my job is to nurture, cradle and respect this forgotten organ and transform it into remedies that over the years I’ve seen benefit so many new mothers after birth.

Firstly, before you can appreciate why I do what I do, it’s important that I explain what the placenta is and why it’s so powerful. The placenta feeds every growing mammal foetus throughout pregnancy with a unique and still mysterious form of nutrient transfer through small cavities of space between the uterine wall and the maternal side of the placenta. The nutrients, hormones and gases, like oxygen, are absorbed from the mother’s blood by the placenta and are passed to the foetus through the umbilical cord. In return, carbon dioxide, cellular waste and other waste materials are passed back to the mother for filtration through her own filter organs. The placenta does not hold, store or keep waste materials, it transports them.

The placenta is also an endocrine organ and on its own produces many pregnancy and breastfeeding hormones that sustain the pregnancy and prepare the mother for feeding her baby after birth. Full of blood, amino acids (proteins) and minerals, the placenta is a packed full of nourishing goodness that would cost you plenty, should you buy the man-made form separately at your local health food store. But more importantly, these nutrients and hormones are produced by, made for and uniquely designed to suit each individual mother. While it’s not proven, yet, I can hypothesise that the nutrients inside the placenta are far more bioavailable when consumed by the mother compared to store-bought vitamins and minerals, because she is the person who made them.

Consumed? Yes, consumed. As in eaten, swallowed or ingested. That is exactly what I’m talking about. As a placenta specialist, I help mothers consume their placenta after birth. I prepare fresh placentas in a clean and hygienic environment into several remedies that are eaten (by that mother only) after birth in order to support them emotionally and physically in the coming weeks.

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Controversy Corner Why would any mother want to do this you ask?

Well, post-natal depression reportedly affects 1 in 10 women in the UK. England’s breastfeeding rates, while initially high at 84%, drop considerably by 3 months to just 17% and many say the cause is low milk supply.

Low iron levels are common after birth and it’s fairly common for new mothers to bleed for 5 weeks or longer after birth, which is a clear sign their body is slow to heal which is one of the direct causes of low iron levels. What if the key to reducing all these ailments has been there all along? I believe the body gives it to us as a gift right after we birth our babies.

Over the last 10 years, growing numbers of women, thousands even, around the world are discovering the benefits of their own placenta. It’s been the best kept secret for centuries. Through my work as a placenta specialist, I’ve met many grandmothers in London who, in the 60’s or 70’s, cooked their placenta into a paté and enjoyed it on a piece of toast in the days after birth. I’ve met other mothers that, 15 years ago, fried their placenta in a pan with onions and enjoyed a placenta and onion bap for dinner. Placenta Bolognese was also a favourite.

I consumed my placenta after birth 6 years ago, but in a different way. I drank parts of my placenta in smoothies, blended with fresh organic strawberries and banana. I swallowed small pieces of raw placenta daily for 2 weeks and then I cooked, dehydrated and encapsulated the rest, taking 2-3 capsules a day for another 4 weeks. At around 6-8 weeks post-partum I felt balanced enough and began to forget to take my capsules, which was my body’s way of telling me I didn’t need them anymore. I took a few here and there in the following months.

This was my second birth and the difference from the first was astronomical. As with so many others who share their experiences, this time my milk supply was quick and abundant, my energy levels were stable, my moods were predictable and my iron levels were higher than during pregnancy. I bled very little, felt ‘on top of my game’ despite very little sleep and I even started a new successful business before my son was 6 months old. And my skin and hair…oh, I felt like a supermodel! Beyoncé and Jennifer Lopez don’t smother their faces in expensive deer placenta face cream for no reason.

My first post-birth experience wasn’t horrific or disastrous. It was difficult however and certainly more difficult and exhausting than I had anticipated. I did bleed for 4 weeks, I did struggle with my milk supply and despite exclusively breastfeeding for 9 months, my breasts were never very full. My hair fell out in clumps around 4 months post-partum, my nails were brittle and my skin was dry. I expected more and wanted more from my post-natal experience.

By sharing my story with midwives and doulas around the country I discovered that many more women were searching for that ‘something more’ ... and the placenta seemed to be the key. I continued my research and by 2010 I was, and still am, running the Independent Placenta Remedies Network and website that helps women find locally trained and certified placenta specialists to help them prepare their placenta safely for consumption after birth.

For an organ that has been ignored, pushed aside, labeled ‘hazardous waste’ and almost entirely forgotten for so many years, I feel the new rise in the use of placenta remedies are not only re-establishing the third stage of birth as a recognised part of the birth process, but also restoring women’s faith in themselves and their own capabilities after birth.

Will we see a placenta attached to a newborn baby in the next blockbuster movie? Probably not! But the post-natal phase can be an empowering experience and I hope placenta remedies will continue to provide many more new mothers with the emotional and physical support they need to fulfill their own expectations of themselves after birth.

Lynnea Shrief is devoted wife and mother of 2 who recently moved from Hertfordshire to Alicante, Spain to follow her husband’s dream to expand his business abroad. She runs the IPEN Placenta Network based in the UK and facilitates placenta remedy specialist training around the world. Lynnea is also a birth doula and pregnancy and labour massage therapist and lecturer. www.placentanetwork.com

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lthough called the terrible twos, many parents find that their child starts to become more challenging before their second birthday. It often coincides with becoming a confident walker and climber and perhaps having a few words.

This is no coincidence.

Our children change so much over the first two years. Initially, they are so helpless and so completely dependent on us for everything. Over time they learn new skills; rolling, sitting, crawling and walking, and new ways of expressing themselves, from crying through babbling and then talking.

The early maturation of the sympathetic nervous system results in ‘junior toddlers’ (around 10 – 18 months) living life full of exuberance and excitement, embracing every challenge. As parents, we delight in these developments. We smile and encourage their efforts. We clap as they take their first steps and are proud as they climb up on the sofa for the first time. We listen intently as they babble at us, and strive to keep the conversation going. Studies show that around 90% of interactions between mother and child at this stage are positive and nurturing.

Things then begin to change for our ‘senior toddlers’ (around 18-30 months). Brain developments enable them to view themselves as separate from others.

They become more clingy, displaying separation anxiety. If we think about it, this is actually important from an evolutionary perspective. Now they are independently mobile, there are dangers associated with them wandering off, so it is important they stay close to those that keep them safe. However, this new awareness brings with it more mood swings.

Now not only do they show us joy, but also fear, sadness and anger. They are still learning how to regulate their emotions themselves, so these strong and changeable feelings can often spill over into difficult behaviour.

In addition, there is a developing strive for independence that comes along with these new motor, cognitive and language skills. As they are still learning what society’s ‘rules’ are, and are unable to see anyone else’s needs or point of view but their own, it is no wonder that their behaviour can seem challenging at times, as they explore what is acceptable and what isn’t.

Our role as parent then changes - from one of constantly encouraging and praising, to one that is regulating, limit–setting and educating. In fact, observations have shown that mothers tell their two year olds ‘no’ every minute! What a change from just a few months ago. From the child’s perspective, it must seem that mum has typically gone from being a fun companion to a bit of a grump, just at the time when they need our help to manage new and changeable feelings and challenges.

So when we think about the ‘terrible twos’, it is true that there can be some difficult situations for us as parents – but it’s important we don’t forget to feel some sympathy for the tough time that our little ones are having too.

Dr Helen Andrews is a Clinical Psychologist with over 15 years of experience working with children and young people. Through her business, Family Matters in Warwickshire, she helps parents when they can see that their child is struggling with their emotions, behaviour or development.

Contact Helen on 01564 795337 or visit www.familymattersinwarwickshire.co.uk.

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Playing out until sundown in the fields and woods surrounding home is unlikely to be something that small children get to enjoy too much in today’s fast paced, safety conscious society. Weekend clubs and events can take up such a large part of a small child’s diary that interacting with nature can sometimes fall to second place.

The introduction of a Forest School, a facility that sits on site at school, can help to bridge the gap by bringing outdoor learning, resilience and self-esteem development into the school day.

A Forest School provides a safe, yet challenging and thought provoking environment. Learning opportunities are play-based, complementing a child’s traditional classroom teaching. Using facilities such as firepits, dens, rope swings and bug hotels, Forest Schools provide children with a real opportunity to learn alongside nature whilst building self-confidence.

The Forest School environment helps children develop in many ways, including: Healthier bodies

Forest Schools first sprang up in Sweden in the 1950’s, and made their way across Europe to Britain in the mid-1990s where they are finally becoming more understood and accepted. Through a Free-Flow Play approach, children are encouraged to take the lead with their learning and staff follow the children’s interests, enabling them to get the most of the outdoor environment. This harnesses the children’s natural thirst for knowledge, and allows them to take on tasks that are appropriate to their skill-level and interest, causing their self-esteem and confidence to grow as they accomplish each task.

• Increased physical fitness through activities.

• The development of motor skills.

There is good evidence that forest schools work.

Studies carried out in both Sweden and Germany found that children who attended forest schools were far happier than their urban-school counterparts. They showed that they had higher self-esteem and levels of confidence, and interacted with other children and adults in a much kinder, tolerant and co-operative manner. They also had fewer sick days, and showed improved levels of concentration and coordination.

Ultimately a Forest School promotes a child’s interaction with the outdoors and their understanding and respect of nature as a resource. Through fun activities such as den building, climbing trees and problem solving, a child gains self-belief and the absolute determination to see a task through to the very end. These skills further support the child’s classroom-based learning and successful peer interaction throughout their life at school.

Healthier Minds

• Opportunity to interact with peers in unrestricted space.

• Children can investigate and problem-solve using nature.

• Children have time to relax and contemplate when exploring interests.

Healthier Environments

• Children learn to appreciate and respect the environment.

• Children learn about human impact on the environment.

Akeley Wood School in Wicken near Milton Keynes are making the most of their impressive grounds to give their children an outdoor education through a Forest School. If you would like to arrange a visit to learn about their nursery or junior school provision, contact Admissions on 01908 555 803 or registrar@akeleywoodschool.co.uk.

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Mums

Zoe Blenkhorn runs her own business as a representative for Forever Living Products. She tells us why it’s the perfect job for her…

Why did you decide to work for yourself?

My background is in Human Resources and recruitment and my passion is working with people and helping them develop. When I worked in the corporate world, I massively resented working for someone else and building their dreams instead of mine! I really wanted to find work that would be flexible around my family, and would allow me to spend time with those I wanted to be with.

How did you choose what to do?

I had never heard of Forever before. I met a lady who said she worked part time with a substantial income and flexibility, and was intrigued enough to find out more. We met for a coffee and I admit I was very skeptical initially - I seriously doubted anything would ever come from it! However I quickly saw a business model that ticked all my boxes. I was impressed with Forever’s track record

and could see no catch, other than it needing time and effort, just like any business. I also loved the team aspect - you work for yourself, but not by yourself.

How do you juggle being a mum and a business owner?

I try hard to separate my work and my family time.

I work whilst my son is at nursery in the mornings and 3-4 evenings a week when he is asleep. The time I have with my son is precious and we love nothing more than going on adventures in the woods, baking and having fun! The two do sometimes merge as I work with a large team, but my son knows that mummy works so as to be able to afford treats and this keeps him happy!

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What do you love about being self-employed?

The flexibility. I choose when I work, and with whom. If my son has an event at nursery I love going along; if it’s hot, I work from the garden and I take holidays when I want! You also get an immense feeling of pride when you look at how far you have come and what you have achieved. Forever offer travel incentives, and I have qualified to travel to several countries (all expenses paid), including an amazing trip that we all went on to California last year, and to Singapore earlier this year. Hard work is rewarded incredibly well, and can include the whole family.

What are the worst bits about it?

I need to be more disciplined with checking my iPad, and not running to it every time it pings in the evenings! Working for yourself means it is easy to find yourself still working late into the evening, however you do reap the rewards for doing this.

What would you do differently if you had your time again?

I would start my business much sooner!

What advice would you give to mums thinking about starting their own business?

There are so many options out there, you don’t need to settle for something that doesn’t make you happy.

Starting your own business requires a long-term commitment to growing it, but the rewards can be phenomenal. Starting your own business can generate far more income than a part time job (if that is what you want) and the satisfaction of being in control of your time is invaluable.

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Daily Activity Planner

DAILY ACTIVITY Planner

Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps - 5s and parents in Northampton, Daventry, Towcester and Brackley

The Daily Activity Planner is your one stop shop for finding virtually any and all of the bump, baby & toddler groups and classes.

Visit the Toddle About website at www.toddleabout.co.uk/directory then simply enter your postcode and the groups will be listed in order of distance from your home.

NORTHAMPTON AREA

Monday

GymBugs Sessions

Abington Toy Library

13:30-15:00T at United Reformed Church, Abington Ave NN1 4QA. For 6mths - 5s. Toys available for 6 mths-5 yrs.

Breastfeeding Support

13:30-14:30T at Abington Ave United Reform Church, Abington Avenue NN1 4QA. 07964 971200; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy Bars, Beams and Bouncing.

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Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

9:30-20:30TH at 12 Windermere Way NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236; For bump - 0s, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth.

10:00-11:45T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 5s, £5 (please book).

Fun music sessions.

Harlestone Harlestone Tiny Tots

10:00-11:30TH at Harlestone Village Hall, Harlestone NN7. Janet: 01604 843991; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in). 50p for extra siblings.

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Harpole Kidz ‘n’ Co Mums and Tots Group

13:30-15:00T at Harpole Baptist Chapel, Nr the Turnpike Pub/ Restaurant NN7 4DD. Rosemary: 01604 588116; For 0 - 5s, £1 per family (drop in).

Collingtree Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00TH at Collingtree Village Hall, High Street NN4 0NQ. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Dallington Junior Tennis Sessions for 2-5yrs

13:30-14:00T at Dallington Lawn Tennis Club, Dallington Park Rd NN5 7AA. 07747 785344; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Qualified LTA coaches, classes for all ages.

Delapre Water Babies Swimming Classes

15:00-17:00T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Duston Duston Mums & Tots

9:30-11:30T at Duston Village Hall, Sycamore Road. For 0 - 4s.

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10:00-12:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). Welcoming Parents,G/ parents,Carers & Children.

Hardingstone Music Bugs Classes

10:30-18:00T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 5s, £9 per class (book by term).

Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Boothville Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga

Grange Park Grange Park Parent and Toddlers Group

Soft Zone

10:00-11:30T at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book).

Duston Library Toddle Time

10:30-11:00TH at Duston Library , Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Baby and You

13:00-15:00TH at Duston Library Children’s Centre, Pendle Road, NN5 6DT. 01604 368590; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Far Cotton St Mary’s Tiddlywinks Parent & Toddler Group 9:15-11:00T at St Mary’s Church, Abbey Road. For 0 - 5s.

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Headlands Aqualight Babies Swimming

10:00-12:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 4s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Hunsbury Parent & Tots Swim

9:00-10:30T at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (please book).

Little Kickers

14:00-16:45TH at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Antony: 01327 700153; For 18m - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!

The Ultimate Fitness Class for New Mums

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11am Tuesdays & Thursdays, Abington Park

Spratton Church of England Primary School

OPEN DAY

Buggies in the Park

Wednesday 21st October 2015 9.30am - 3pm

Power Walking / Bodyweight Exercises / Jogging / Core Stability / Pelvic Floor Exercises Are you a new mum? Looking for a mother and baby class that will help get you back in shape?

Don’t want to pay additional fees for the crèche at the gym whilst you exercise? Want to meet other new mums in the Northamptonshire area?

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It’s safe to say you’ll burst with pride as you watch your baby journey from the early days of gentle floating, kicking and splashing to wriggling, giggling and jumping in!

You can trust us to take the very best care of you and your little one.

Our world-class teachers could have trained as private pilots – five times over – in the time it takes to fully qualify with us. We won’t entrust your child (or our reputation) to anyone less than the best!

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Kingsthorpe Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre

Messy Play: 9:15-11:00TH; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). check group is ruuning.

Healthy Baby: 13:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St David’s Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537.

St. Mark’s Parent & Tots Group

10:00-11:15T at St Marks Church Hall, St Mark’s Crescent NN2 8EG. Sue: 01604 947489; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per child (drop in).

20p per extra child.

Oncore Dance Academy

Baby Ballet: 16:15-17:00T; For 3 - 4s Junior Ballet: 17:00-17:45T; For 4 - 5s at Oncore Dance Academy Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333. (Please book).

Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet.

Moulton Orca Swim School

9:30-14:00TH at Chris Moody Centre, Moulton College NN3 7RR. 07813 434740; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun new swimming classes, plse book.

Messy Play

14:00-15:00TH at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Northampton Centre Chatterbox

9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.

Mini Springers

10:00-11:30T at Springs Family Centre, 9 Tower Street NN1 2SN. Rachel: 07943 997443; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Play session with craft, music time & snack.

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions

14:00-15:30T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (drop in).

Ripple Effect Aqua Yoga

16:00-17:30TH at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Claire:07966288236; For bump - 0s, £10 per session (book by 6-week term). Feel confident in your ability to give birth.

Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust

Music Classes 0-9 months: 9:30-14:30T; For 0s, per class (please book). 9.30 - 10.30 & 2.00 - 2.30pm.

Music Classes 9mths to 3 years: 10:3011:30T; For 0 - 3s, per class (please book).

Free trial available, plse call to book. at Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust, 125-9 Kettering Road NN1 4AZ. 01604 637117.

Riverside Hartbeeps Music & Sensory Play

9:45-11:30T at Busy Bees, Riverside Park, Museum Way NN3 9HW. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 5s. BIG fun and stimulating music/play classes.

Rushden Music & Movement

Spencer Camrose Children Centre Toy Library

12:00-14:30T at Streatfield Road, Spencer Estate NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in). Membership is free to join.

Spinney Hill Sing and Sign Baby Signing

13:30-16:30TH at Busy Bees Nursery at Spinney Hill, Kettering Road NN3 6AA. Jenny: 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

10:00-14:15TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 07985 408289; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book).

Cookery Classes 2.5 - 7 years.

Weston Favell Boogie Cubz Dance Sessions

9:30-10:30T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 1 - 5s, £3 per class (please book).

Wootton HIIT Body Blitz

19:45-20:30TH at Starlight Fitness, Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Road NN4 6TP. Helen: 07895 146392; For 0, parents, £5.50 per session (please book). HiiT full body workout classes.

9:00-9:45TH at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

Lafour Ballet School Dance the Dream

Weekly ballet classes every Thursday at Virgin Active in Collingtree Park, Northampton.

For more info and to book your child’s place, call Lizzie on 08456 023 347.

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk

Abington St Gregory’s Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at St Gregory’s www.hartbeeps.com Catholic Church, Birchfield Road East NN3 2HS. 01604 713015; For Duston 0 - 5s, £0.50 (drop in). Entrance through the Soccer Cubz Football Classes back of the car park.

9:30-11:00T at Duston Sports Centre, Abington Library Craft Time U 5’s Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600; 10:30-11:00TH at Abington Library, Lindsay For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book).

Avenue NN3 2SJ. 01604 367360; For bump Baby Bounce at Duston Library 4s, (drop in). Craft sessions for under 5’s.

10:00-11:00TH at Duston Library , Pendle Buggies in the Park Road NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; For 0s, FREE. 11:00-12:00TH at Starlight Fitness, Abington Call before attending.

Park NN3 3HN. Helen: 07895 146392; For Ecton 0 - 1s, £5 per session (please book). Mother Splats ahoy! Toddler Group and baby fitness class.

10:00-11:00T at Ecton Village Hall, 78a High Billing street NN6 0QB. 07843 659994; For 0 - 4s, Active Baby Company Swimming £6 per session (please book). Messy arts & 9:30-12:00T at ‘The Venue’, Billing crafts, plse book.Ages:6 months- 4 yrs.

Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 Far Cotton 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by GymBugs Sessions term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks 10:00-14:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 old - 5 yrs.

Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 Boothville 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy Bars, Ripple Effect Yoga Beams and Bouncing.

Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:00Grange Park 12:00TH; For 0s, (please book). Postnatal Drop In Health Clinic course with yoga for mum & baby.

9:00-11:00T at Grange Park Community Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga: 13:30Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. H/V: 01604 21:00TH; For bump - 0s, (please book). Feel 742420; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues confident in your ability to give birth. of every month. at 12 Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

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Stepping Stones

Hartbeeps offers original music & sensory play classes for babies & children in Northampton, Rushden, Wymington & Kettering. Contact Amy on 07775 877093 or amy@hartbeeps.com

In the Water

Music & Singing

9:15-11:00T at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane.

01604 875188; For 0 - 3s. Includes breakfast! Every 2nd & 4th week.

Grange Park Health Clinic

9:30-11:30T at The Kairos Centre, Wilks Walk NN4 5DW. For 0s, FREE (drop in). 1st Tues of the Month.

Hardingstone Music Bugs Classes (Family Bugs, Jumping Bugs and Mini Bugs)

10:30-12:15T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 5s, £5 (please book). Fun music sessions.

Hartbeeps (Hardingstone)

13:30-14:15T at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 5s, (please book). BIG fun and stimulating music/play classes.

Headlands Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

10:00-12:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 4s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Hunsbury Hartbeeps (Hunsbury)

9:30-11:30T at Hunsbury Hill Centre, Harksome Road NN4 9QX. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 5s, (please book). BIG fun and stimulating music/play classes.

Hunsbury Library Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Divine Baby Masage £20

4 week course

At HArDingstone VillAge HAll Wednesdays -11.30 am to 1pm & Thursdays - 1 pm to 2.30pm

• Fully qualified and insured teacher DBS checked • Relaxed atmosphere • Multiples welcome • Time to feed baby and chat at the end for more information and to book a place please contact

Caroline on 07814 152 569

/DivineBabyMassage - gift VoucHers now AVAilABle! Kingsley Park Kingsley Park Mums & Tots

13:30-15:00T at Kingsley Park Methodist Church, Milton St NN2 7JF. For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Craft Night at Heathers Tea Room

18:00-21:00TH at Heathers Tea Room, 86 Kingsley Park Terrace NN2 7HE. 01604 717648; FREE (drop in). Bring crafts,make friends,have fun.

Kingsthorpe Multiple Group - Twins and more

9:30-11:00TH at Held at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 7QJ. For bump - parentss, FREE (drop in).

Baby Movement

10:00-10:45T at Oncore Dance Academy Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333; For 18m-3s, £5 (book by term). Baby movement & dance.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class 15:30-18:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Moulton Sing and Sign Baby Signing

9:30-11:30TH at Moulton Village Hall NN3 7SD. 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Stage 1: 10.30 & Stage 2: 9.30am.

Northampton Centre St Giles Toddle In

10:00-12:00T at St Giles Church Centre, St Giles Terrace NN1 2BN. Sue: 01604 230360; For 0 - 4s, £0.50 per family (drop in). Crafts, play and singing.

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Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust (NMPAT)

Music Classes 3years to school entry: 9:30-15:00T; For 3 - 5s, per class (please book). Tues: 9.30 & 2pm Thurs: 10.30 Plse call to book.

Music Classes Reception Age: 16:00-17:00T; For 4 - 5s, per class (please book). Tues & Weds: 4-5pm, free trial plse book. at 125-9 Kettering Road NN1 4AZ. 01604 637117.

Parent & Baby and Preschool Swimming Lessons

10:30-12:30TH at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 (please book).

Stay and Play - @ St Matthews Church Rooms

13:30-15:00TH at Parklands Childrens Centre at St Matthews Church Rooms NN1 4RY. For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Lots of fun activities.

Rushden Messy Play

9:15-14:45TH at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

Upton Sing and Sign Baby Signing

13:00-15:00TH at The Elgar Center, 1A High Street NN5 4EN. 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term).

Classes: Babes 1pm & Stage 1 2pm.

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

10:30-17:15TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 07985 408289; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book).

Cookery Classes 2.5 - 7 years.

Weston Favell Tiny Tots Tennis

10:00-10:45T at Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way NN3 3BX. Laura: 07766557122; For 2 - 5s, £5. Fun introduction to tennis!

Soft Zone

10:00-11:30TH at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 0 - 5s, £3 per session (please book).

Wootton Wootton Tots

Spencer Camrose Toy Library

9:30-11:30T at Wootton Trinity Church Hall, High Street NN4 6LP. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). variety of toys,baby area,crafts,snack & singing.

Stay & Play

10:00-11:00TH at Wootton Community Centre, Curtlee Hill NN4 6ED. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in).

Entertainment show & cake!

12:00-15:30T at Streatfield Road, Spencer Estate NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in). Membership is free to join.

13:00-14:30TH at Camrose Children’s Centre, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in).

Boogie Beanies

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Wednesday Abington Toy Library

10:00-11:30T at United Reformed Church, Abington Ave NN1 4QA. For 0 - 5s. Toys available for 6 mths-5 yrs.

Miss Tickle Magic children’s Entertainer

Duston Sticky Fingers

GymBugs Sessions: 10:00-14:45T; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy Bars, Beams and Bouncing.

GymBugs Wacky Wednesdays: 10:00-15:00H; For 0 - 5s, £4 per child (drop in). Play on the gymnastics equipment from 10am12pm or 1-3pm. at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412.

Duston - Trilogy Leisure

10:30-11:00TH at Far Cotton Library, REC Centre, Towcester Road NN4 8LG. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call before attending.

Alison Williams, 43 Oaklands, Bugbrooke, NN7 3QU Tel: 01604 831483 / 07915 699322 Website: www.missticklemagic.co.uk Children’s Parties Silly Magic, Balloons & lots of fun!

‘Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!’

10:30-11:15TH at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542; For 0 - 1s, £4.50 per class (please book).

Sensory toys, lights, puppets & live music!

9:00-11:00T at Little Pickle Coffee Shop, St Crispin’s Retail Village NN5 4XB. 01604 948255; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). A craft session for toddlers & pre-schoolers.

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming

Soft Zone: 10:00-11:30T; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book).

Boogie Cubz Dance Classes: 11:00-12:00T; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600.

10:00-11:30T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Boothville Ripple Effect Yoga

Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:0012:00TH; For 0s, (please book). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby.

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga: 13:3021:00TH; For bump - 0s, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at 12 Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

Dallington Junior Tennis Sessions for 2-5yrs

13:30-14:15T at Dallington Lawn Tennis Club, Dallington Park Rd NN5 7AA. 07747 785344; For 2 - 5s, (book by term). Qualified LTA coaches, classes for all ages.

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GymBugs

10:00-11:00TH at St Luke’s Centre, Duston NN5 6JB. 07725 325003; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

Earls Barton Earls Barton Rhymetime

14:30-15:00TH at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check session is on before attending.

Far Cotton Music Bugs classes- Baby Bugs

10:00-10:45T at Delapre Annex, Delapre Community Rooms NN4 8EN. 0844 5781017; For 0 - 2s, £5 (please book). Fun music sessions!

In the Water

Music & Singing

Far Cotton Rhymetime

Grange Park Tumble Tots

Tumble Tots: 9:30-13:30T; For 0 - 4s, £6 per class (please book). Structured play from walking - school age.

Gymbabes: 11:30-12:15T; For 0s, £6 per class (please book). Structured play from 6 months to walking. at Grange Park Community Centre, School Lane NN4 5FZ. Chantel: 07814 884 948.

Seedlings

14:00-15:00T at Kairos Centre, Wilks Walk NN4 5DW. Angie: 07816 484851; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stories, songs & crafts.

Hardingstone Baby and You

10:00-11:30TH at Hardingstone and Wootton Children’s Centre at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

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For children 18 months to 5 years

FREE

Taster Session

Sing and Sign Baby Signing

13:30-15:30TH at Hardingstone Village Hall, High street NN4 6DA. 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term).

1.30pm Stage 1 & 2.30pm Stage 0 Babes.

Headlands Headlands Parent and Toddler Group

9:00-11:00T at Headlands Lower School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Julie: 01604 413462; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

Snacks & loads of activities - all welcome!

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

10:00-12:00T at Headlands Primary School, Bushland Road NN3 2NS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 4s, £9.99 per session (book by 10-week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Hunsbury The Abbey Centre Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Sarah: 07905 511443; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Does not run on 2nd Wed of the month.

Kingsthorpe Stay & Play

9:15-11:00TH at St David’s Church Rooms, Eastern Ave S NN2 7QB. 01604 791537; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call centre to ensure running.

Reynard Way Mums n Tots

9:30-11:00T at Reynard Way Church, 172 Reynard Way NN2 8QY. Julia: 01604 846 227; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per person (drop in).

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Healthy Baby

10:00-12:00TH at Penfold Children’s Centre, Penfold Close NN2 8AP. 01604 820909; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Health Visitor available.

Holy Trinity Mums & Tots

10:00-11:45T at Holy Trinity Church (Hall), Edinburgh Road NN2 6PH. For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

13:15-15:15T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 1s, £9.99 per class (book by 10-week term).

Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

Young Parents Stay & Play

13:30-15:00TH at Kingsthorpe Childrens Centre, St Davids Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Up to 24 yr-olds.Call to chk running. H.V attends .

Junior Street Dance

Duplo Lego Club

16:00-17:00TH at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 3 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Northampton Centre Music Classes 9mths to 3 years (NMPAT)

9:30-14:30T at 125-9 Kettering Road NN1 4AZ. 01604 637117; For 0 - 3s, per class (please book). Free trial available.

Mounts - Trilogy Leisure

Parent & Baby and Preschool Swimming Lessons: 9:15-12:45TH; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 (please book).

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions: 14:0016:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (drop in). at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400.

17:00-18:30T at Oncore Dance Academy Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333; For 4 - 5s, (please book). Junior 1 @ 5pm / Junior 2 @ 5.45pm.

Chatterbox

Moulton Orca Swim School

13:30-14:30T at DW Sports, St James Retail Park NN1 1EE. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term).

Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

10:30-15:00TH at Chris Moody Centre, Moulton College NN3 7RR. 07813 434740; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun new swimming classes, plse book.

Infant Baby Massage

11:00-12:00T at Chris Moody Centre at Moulton College, Pitsford Road NN3 7QL. Leveta: 07583 200228; For 0s, £12 per session (book by 5-week term).

9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.

Water Babies Swimming Classes

Bromford Housing Drop-in

14:00-16:00TH at Vernon Terrace Children’s Centre, Vernon Terrace NN1 5HE. 01604 633894; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Pitsford Pitsford Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Pitsford Village Hall, High Street NN6 9AD. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Great selection of toys!

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Rushden Play Day

9:15-14:45TH at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

Spencer Camrose Children Centre Toy Library

Wed & Fri 10:30am, £4.50 per session

Discover sensory toys, lights and puppets plus experience a live musician! Newborn to walkers. Booking is essential.

Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Rd (Adnitt Rd entry), Northampton, NN1 4HJ. openstage@rocketmail.com | www.facebook.com/openstage.northampton

07847 922 542

10:15-12:15T at The Elgar Centre, High Street NN5 4EN. 01604 454243; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Toys, crafts, stories & songs.

10:45-12:45TH at Camrose Children’s Centres, Tenby Road NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

Spratton Spratton CofE Primary School Parent & Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at Spratton CofE Primary School, School Road NN6 8HY. 01604 846530; For 0 - 5s, £0.50 per session (drop in). Sing-along, games and refreshments.

St James Toddler Zone

9:30-11:00T at Gospel Hall, Spencer Bridge Road NN5 7DP. Gill: 07749 520588; For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Toys, activities, baby area, ride-on toys.

10:00-11:30TH at Upton Children’s Centre, Barring Street NN5 4EZ. 01604 750233; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

10:00-10:45TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 07985 408289; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book).

Cookery Classes 2.5 - 7 years.

Weston Favell Gym Cubz

10:00-12:45T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837 300; For 1 - 4s, £3 per session (please book).

Tots Group

10:00-11:30T at The Salvation Army, Penistone Road NN3 8EZ. 01604 404891; For 0 - 5s, (drop in).

Emmanuel Family Tots

10:00-11:30TH at Emmanuel Church, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 01604 402150; For 0 - 5s, £1. Relaxed atmosphere & safe play time.

In the Water

Music & Singing

10:30-11:00TH at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Rhymes and songs for young children.

Tiny Tots Tennis

13:00-13:45T at Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way NN3 3BX. Laura: 07766557122; For 2 - 5s, £5. Fun introduction to tennis!

Talking Point

10:30-12:30TH at 16 Mill Pond Drive, Upton NN5 4EW. Marilyn: 01604 454243; For bump - 2s, FREE (drop in). New mums to meet informally and make friends.

Young Parents Group

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Upton Tots

9:00-13:00T at Streatfield Road, Spencer Estate NN5 7DF. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in). Membership is free to join.

Upton Baby and You

Rhymetime

‘Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!’ Class

Thursday Abington Buggies in the Park

11:00-12:00TH at Starlight Fitness, Abington Park NN3 3HN. Helen: 07895 146392; For 0 - 1s, £5 per session (please book). Mother and baby fitness class.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class 16:00-18:00T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love & knowledge.

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming 14:00-17:30T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

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Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0s, (please book). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby.

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga: 13:30-21:00TH; For bump - 0s, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at 12 Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

Collingtree Lafour Dance School

La Four 1st Steps Ballet: 14:0014:30T; For 2 - 4s, £57.50 (book by term). Cost per term, 2-4 years ballet stage 1.

Lafour RAD Pre-Primary Ballet: 16:00-16:30T; For 4 - 5s, £57.50 (book by term). Cost per term, 4-5 years ballet.

Lafour RAD Primary Ballet: 16:3017:00T; For 5s, £57.50 (book by term). Cost per term, 5-6 years ballet. at Virgin Active, Collingtree Park NN4 0EB. 0845 602 3347.

Denton Denton Village Tots

9:30-11:30T at Denton Village Hall, Vicarage lane NN7 1DT. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in). Great variety of activities and snack time.

Duston Lyncrest Tots

TINY TOTS TENNIS Come join the FUN learn about the game and develop fundamental skills aimed at 2 ½-5 years.

Tuesday: 10-10.45am Wednesday & Friday: 1-1.45pm (term time).

Limited spaces available. To book, please contact:

Laura Mineards: 07766 557 122

lauramineards@yahoo.co.uk

Crafty Cooks Cookery Classes

Hartbeeps Music & Sensory Play Classes

10:00-12:45T at Duston Community Centre, St Luke's Centre NN5 6JB. Amy: 07775 877093; For 0 - 5s. BIG fun and stimulating music/play classes.

Little Bundles

10:00-11:00TH at Berrywood Church, 22 Berrywood Drive NN5 6GB. Carol: 07871 196265; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Coffee, cake, chat & advice for new mums.

Divine Baby Massage Class

13:00-14:30TH at Hardingstone Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. Caroline: 07814152569; For 0s, £5 per session (book by 4-week term). 4 wk fully comprehensive baby massage course.

Hunsbury Danes Camp - Trilogy Leisure

14:00-15:15T at St Luke’s CEVA School, St. Crispins Drive NN5 4BL. 01604 592008; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Fun games and sing along time.

Far Cotton GymBugs Sessions

Kings Heath Northamptonshire Toy Library

St Luke’s Stay and Play

10:00-11:45T at NCAAC Gymnastics, 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent NN4 8JD. 01604 859412; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Enjoy Bars, Beams and Bouncing.

9:30-16:00TH at 4 Park Square, Kings Heath NN5 7LQ. 07843 642320; For 0 - 5s. Annual Fee £12 per family p/year for m/ship, plus hire charges.

Grange Park Splats ahoy! Toddler Group

Stay & Play

9:30-10:30T at The Pavillion, Foxfield Way NN4 5BE. 07843 659994; For 0 - 4s, £6 per session (please book). Messy arts & crafts, plse book.6 months- 4 yrs.

10:00-11:00T at 10 Foxglove Close. Health Visitors: 01604 742420; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). For new & pregnant mums (babies up to 8 mths).

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19:30-21:30T at Whitehills Nursery School, Acre Lane NN2 8DF. Kelly: 07716 017366; For bump - 0s, FREE (drop in). Discuss home birth options with midwives.

Moulton Toddle Inn

10:00-15:00T at Carey Baptist Church, 34 West Street NN3 7SB. For 0 - 4s, £0.70 per family (drop in).

10.00 - 11.30am & 1.30 - 3.00pm.

Northampton Centre Northamptonshire Music and Performing Arts Trust (NMPAT)

Music Classes 9mths to 3 years: 9:30-10:30T; For 0 - 3s, (please book). Free trial available, plse call to book.

Toddlers Music Classes 3years to school 2.5 yrs+ entry: 10:30-11:30T; For 3 - 5s, (please book). Tues: 9.30 & 2pm Hardingstone Thurs: 10.30 Plse call to book.

Music Bugs Classes Music Classes Reception Age: 16:00-17:00T; 9:30-12:15T at Hardingstone Village Hall, For 4 - 5s, (please book). Free trial, plse book.

High Street NN4 6DA. 0844 5781017; For 0 at 125-9 Kettering Road NN1 4AZ. 5s, £5 (please book). Fun music sessions.

01604 637117.

Parent & Tots Swim: 9:00-10:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session.

Pre-school Gymnastics: 9:15-10:45T; 1 - 4s.

Tiddler & Preschool Swim Lessons: 16:0017:00T; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 per class (book by term). at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200. Please book.

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Breastfeeding Cafe

10:15-11:30TH at Kingsthorpe Sure Start Children’s Centre at Kingsthorpe Library NN2 8AG. 01604 791537; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

www.craftycooks.co.uk

9:00-10:30T at Lyncrest Primary School, Lyncrest Avenue NN5 5PE. 01604 751336; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in). Tots and carers group.Everyone welcome!

Talking Point

9:45-11:00T at Kingsthorpe Methodist Church, 5 Welford Road NN2 8AE. 01604 468377; For 0 - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). Lovely mums & tots session.

Northampton Homebirth Group

Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way, Weston Favell, Northampton.

At Crafty Cooks we believe that a love of cooking is something that every child should have.

If you want all the fun of cooking with your preschooler without all the mess and tidying up, then contact Maria for more information.

Classes are held in West Hunsbury.

07985 408 289 e:maria@craftycooks.co.uk

Kingsthorpe Mums and Tots

10:00-11:30TH at Camrose Children’s Centre at The Kings Heath Community Centre NN5 7LN. 01604 585219; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Stay & Play Drop In.

RAD Grade 1-3 Ballet

17:00-17:15T at Virgin Active, Collingtree Park NN4 0EB. 0845 602 3347; For 0s, £64 (book by term).

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions

11:00-13:00T at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (drop in).

Pitsford HypnoBirthing Introduction Class

20:00-20:45TH at ABC Birthing NN6. 01604 643356; For bump - 0s, FREE (please book).

Learn more about HypnoBirthing for free.

Rectory Farm Rectory Farm Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Rectory Farm Primary School, Olden Rd NN3 5DD. For 0 - 4s.

Rushden RUSH 2 The DEN

Crafty Fingers: 9:15-14:45TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per session (drop in).

Sensory Play: 10:00-14:45TH; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821.

Kingsthorpe Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

9:30-12:00T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 1s, £9.99 per class (book by 10-week term).

Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

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10:00-12:00TH at Berrywood Church, 22 Berrywood Drive NN5 6GB. Sarah: 01604 948255; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Bible stories/ discussion for adults/children.

Mixed Arts Academy: 17:1518:00T; For 3 - 7s, £4 per class (book by term). £4 per class pay by term & £5 PAYG. Flex’n’Stretch: 17:15-18:00T; For 3 - 5s, £2 per class (book by term).

From £2 per class if paying by term. at Upton Meadows Primary School, The Square NN5 4EZ. 07584 208756.

Earls Barton Earls Barton Rhymetime

14:30-15:00TH at Earls Barton Library, Broad Street NN6 0ND. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check session is on before attending.

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

10:00-14:15TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 07985 408289; For 2 - 7s, £6.50 per session (please book). Cookery Classes 2.5 - 7 years.

Weston Favell Jumpin’ Cubz Trampoline Sessions

9:30-11:00T at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book).

Tumble Tots

9:30-12:15TH at St Peters Church Hall, 76 High Street NN3 3JX. Chantel: 07814 884 948; For 0 - 5s, £6 per class (please book).

Structured play from walking school age.

Wootton HIIT Body Blitz

Hardingstone Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00TH at The Village Hall, High Street NN4 6DA. 07725 325003; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

DALLINGTON LAWN TENNIS CLUB

Hunsbury Danes Camp - Trilogy Leisure

Junior Tennis Sessions: 2-5 yrs.

Classes for older children as well.

Dallington Park Rd, Northants, NN7 5AA

To book call James: 07747 785 344 Email: jameshaley53@hotmail.com

www.dallingtonjuniortennis.com

19:45-20:30TH at Starlight Fitness, Caroline Chisholm School, Wooldale Road NN4 6TP. Helen: 07895 146392; For 0, parents, £5.50 per session (please book). HiiT full body workout classes.

Friday Abington Abington Library Rhymetime

Boothville Ripple Effect Yoga

Well Woman Happy Baby Class: 10:0012:00TH; For 0s, (please book). Postnatal course with yoga for mum & baby.

Ripple Effect Pregnancy Yoga: 13:3019:30TH; For bump - 0s, (please book). Feel confident in your ability to give birth. at 12 Windermere Way, Boothville NN3 6PA. Claire: 07966 288236.

Camp Hill Breakfast & Play

14:15-14:45TH at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

9:15-10:45TH at Upton Children’s Centre at Camp Hill Community Centre NN4 9UW. 01604 750233; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Open Stage - Drama, Dance, Baby Sensory & Musical Theatre

Collingtree Active Baby Company Swimming

‘Multi Sensory Hoo Ha!’: 10:30-11:15TH; For 0 - 1s, £4.50 per class (please book). Sensory toys, lights, puppets & live music!

Hoo-Ha 2: 11:45-12:30T; For 1 - 3s, per class (please book). New walkers - confident walkers. at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542.

Billing Active Baby Company Swimming 16:00-17:30T at ‘The Venue’, Billing Aquadrome NN3 9DA. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Blackthorn Breastfeedings, Bumps and a Biscuit

11:30-12:30T at Blackthorn Children’s Centre, Longmead Court NN3 8QD. 01604 413504; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Tiddler & Preschool Swim Lessons: 9:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 per class (book by term).

Soft Zone Sessions: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 4s, £3 per session (please book). at Danes Camp Leisure Centre, Clannell Road NN4 0RX. 01604 837200.

13:00-14:30T at Hilton Hotel, 100 Watering Lane NN4 0XW. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Delapre Water Babies Swimming Classes

10:00-13:30T at Marriott Hotel, Eagle Drive NN4 7HW. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £15.20 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Duston Duston - Trilogy Leisure

Gym Cubz / Preschool (Duston): 10:0012:30T; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book).

Soft Zone: 13:15-14:45T; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book). at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600.

In the Water

Music & Singing

Little Kickers

9:45-12:15TH at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Hunsbury Library Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Hunsbury Library, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Sing and Sign Baby Signing Classes

13:30-15:30TH at The Abbey Centre, Overslade Close NN4 0RZ. 07985 523113; For 0 - 1s, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Stage 1: 1.30pm & Stage 2: 2.30pm.

Kingsley Healthy Baby Drop in @ St Matthews Church Room

9:30-11:00TH at Parklands Chilildren’s Centre at St Matthews Church room NN1 4RY. 01604 642118; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Contact centre for details.

Kingsthorpe Fun & Fitness

9:30-11:00TH at Kingsthorpe Children’s Centre, St.Davids Road NN2 7QJ. 01604 791537; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Kingsthorpe Library

Toddle Time: 10:15-10:45TH; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Kingsthorpe Bounce and Rhyme: 11:0011:30TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). For non-walkers. at Kingsthorpe Library, Welford Road NN2 6AG. 0300 126 1000.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class 15:30-17:00T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

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Upton New Stars Arts Academy Performing Arts Classes

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Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk

Come along to GymBugs, and along with our qualified pre-school coaches, you can assist your child to explore wonderful and exciting equipment such as ladders, beams and climbing apparatus whilst beginning to learn the basic skills of gymnastics. For the older children, there are more structured classes where they are taken around the apparatus by the coaches in small groups and slightly more difficult gymnastics skills are practiced. There will also be a chance in this lesson to partake in the British Gymnastics award schemes.

Northampton / Daventry / Rugby Call Antony & Lynne 01327 700153 lnewbould@littlekickers.co.uk www.littlekickers.co.uk

Wacky Wednesdays Join us on Wednesdays during school holidays and play with our equipment!

Drop in 10am-12pm or 1pm-3pm: £4 p/c. For under 5s.

Monday

Tuesday

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (under 2’s) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)

Wednesday

Thursday

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs) 13:00 - 13:45 (3-4yrs) 14:00 - 14:45 (3-4yrs)

10:00 - 10:45 (2-3yrs) 11:00 - 11:45 (3-4yrs)

To book a place, please ring 01604 859412

www.ncaacgymnastics.com

We look forward to seeing you! 56-58 Rothersthorpe Crescent, Rothersthorpe Trading Estate, Northampton, NN4 8JD.

Northampton Centre Music Classes 9mths to 3 years (NMPAT)

9:30-14:30T at 125-9 Kettering Road NN1 4AZ. 01604 637117; For 0 - 3s, per class (please book). Free trial available, plse call to book.

Sing and Sign Baby Signing

10:00-11:00TH at Hullabaloo Play and Party Centre, Gladstone Rd NN5 7QA. 07985 523113; For 0 - 18m, £6 per session (book by 10-week term). Baby Signing classes for babies 0 - 18 months.

Chatterbox

9:30-11:15T at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 147-155 Kettering Road NN1 4BS. 01604 516809; For 0 - 5s.

Northampton Baby Cafe

10:00-12:00T at The Friends Meeting House, Wellington Street NN1 3AS. 07780 672939; For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding support + drink & biscuit.

Mounts - Trilogy Leisure

Parents & Tots Swim Sessions: 10:0015:30T; For 0 - 5s, £4.30 per session (drop in).

Parent & Baby and Preschool Swimming Lessons: 11:45-14:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £5.65 (please book). at The Mounts Baths, Upper Mounts NN1 3DN. 01604 837400.

Riverside Busy Bees Baby Development

10:00-11:15T at Held at Busy Bees Nursery, Riverside Park NN3 9HW. 01604 400027; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 10 wk baby development group. Call for dates.

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Fun football training for children 18 months - 7 years

Rushden RUSH 2 The DEN

Soft Play: 9:15-14:45T; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in).

Storytime & Rhyme: 9:30-14:00TH; For 1 5s, FREE per session (drop in). at RUSH 2The DEN, 16 Fitzwilliam Street NN10 9YW. 07733 232821.

Thorplands ‘Les Canetons’ French Singing Group

13:00-14:00T at Hulaballoo, Gladstone Road NN5 7QA. Catherine: 07985 712339; For 0 5s, £3 per family (please book). French for littlies: www.speaktheirlanguage.co.uk.

Upton Splats ahoy! Baby Group

10:00-11:00T at The Elgar Centre, 1 High Street NN5 4EN. 07843 659994; For 6 - 18m, £6 per session (please book). Arts & messy play, pls book.Ages 6-18 months.

Weston Favell Tumble Tots (Northampton & Daventry)

Gymbabes: 9:30-10:15T; For 0s, £6 per class (please book). Structured play from 6 months to walking.

Tumble Tots: 9:30-14:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £6 per class (please book). Structured play from walking - school age. at St Peters Church Hall, 76 High Street NN3 3JX. Chantel: 07814 884 948.

Tiny Tots Tennis

13:00-13:45T at Northampton County Lawn Tennis Club, 54b Church Way NN3 3BX. Laura: 07766557122; For 2 - 5s, £5. Fun introduction to tennis!

Wootton Wootton Tots

9:30-11:30T at Wootton Trinity Church Hall, High Street NN4 6LP. For 0 - 5s, £2.50 per family (drop in). variety of toys, baby area, crafts, snack & singing.

Saturday Abington Open Stage - Drama, Dance, Baby Sensory & Musical Theatre

Pre-Primary Ballet: 9:30-10:15TH; For 4 - 6s, £4.50 per class. Ballet, Tap & Modern.

Great Big Noise!: 9:30-10:45T; For 2 - 4s, per class. Follow a story, dance, sing, play instruments.

Musical Theatre Class: 12:15-13:00T; For 5-12s, £5 per class (please book). at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542. Please book!

Under 5’s Story time

11:30-12:00TH at Abington Library, Lindsay Avenue NN3 2SJ. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 4s, FREE.

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class 14:30-16:30T at Barry Road School Baths, Barry Road NN1 5JS. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love & knowledge.

Boothville Ripple Effect Baby Massage

9:30-10:45TH at Class venue tbc, Boothville.

Claire: 07966 288236; For 0s, per class (book by 6-week term). The class is for mummy &/ or daddy & baby.

The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!

Northampton Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Mini Dribblers Football Classes

9:30-11:00T at St Lukes Community Centre, Corner of Millway and Main Road NN5 6JB. 01604 948255; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family. 2nd Saturday of the month.

12:00-13:30T at Benham Sports Arena, Moulton Park NN3 6LL. 07818 401 707; For 1 - 5s, £5.50 per class (book by 10-week term). 12.00pm: 18mths - 3yrs. 12.45pm: 3 - 5 yrs.

Northampton Centre Open Stage - Drama, Dance, Baby Sensory & Musical Theatre

Duston Rhyme & Storytime

10:30-11:00TH at Duston Library , Pendle Road NN5 6DT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Check session is on before attending.

Hardingstone Infant Baby Massage

11:00-12:00T at Northampton High School, Newport Pagnell Road NN4 6UU. Leveta: 07583 200228; For 0s, £12 per session (book by 5-week term).

Kingsthorpe Aqualight Babies Swimming Class 8:00-13:30T at Fairfields School, Trinity Avenue NN2 6JN. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Oncore Dance Academy

Melody Movement: 9:00-9:45T; For 1 - 3s.

Develop creativity, co-ordination.

Baby Ballet: 9:00-9:45T; For 3 - 4s.

Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet.

Junior Ballet: 9:45-10:30T; For 4 - 5s.

Imaginative & fun introduction to ballet.

Tip Tap Toe Beginners Tap Dance Classes: 10:30-11:15T; For 4 - 5s. Introduction to tap dance; basic, funky & fun.

Junior Street Dance: 11:15-12:00T; For 4 5s. Junior 1 @ 5pm / Junior 2 @ 5.45pm. at Oncore Dance Academy Studios, Footshape House NN2 6HT. 07971 824 759 or 07894 667 333. Please book!

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class

9:00-12:00T at The Beehive, Harborough Road NN2 8LR. Emie: 01604 830405; For 0 1s, £9.99 per class (book by 10-week term).

Teaching with respect, love and knowledge.

Moulton Mini Makers

11:00-12:00TH at Moulton Library, Doves Lane NN3 7TA. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Craft sessions for Under 5's.

Little Stars Ballet, Tap & Modern Dance: 8:45-9:30TH; For 2 - 4s, £4.50 per class.

Dancing, Singing and Having Fun! Street Pop with Open Stage: 10:1510:45TH; For 4 - 5s, £3.50 per class. Street pop dance classes for ages 4 - 10 yrs. at Open Stage, 110 Whitworth Road NN1 4HJ. 07847 922542. Please book!

Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

8:45-10:30TH at Racecource Kettering Road NN1 4LG. 07711 349 592; For 0 - 5s, (please book). 1st Sat of mth. Enter at kidsrunfree. co.uk.

Upton New Stars Arts Academy Performing Arts Classes

Weston Favell Soccer Cubz Football Classes

9:00-12:15TH at Lings Forum Leisure Centre, Billing Brook Road NN3 8JR. 01604 837300; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book).

Crafts for Under 5’s

10:30-11:00TH at Weston Favell Library, Weston Favell Centre NN3 8JZ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Aqualight Babies Swimming Class 14:30-17:30T at Weston Favell Pool, Booth Lane South NN3 3EZ. Emie: 01604 830405; For 1 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

Sunday Duston Rugger Cubz

9:00-10:30T at Duston Sports Centre, Cotswold Avenue NN6 5EX. 01604 837600; For 1 - 5s, £3 per session (please book).

Little Kickers

Flex’n’Stretch: 9:00-9:30T; For 3 - 5s, £2 per class. From £2 per class if paying by term.

Rhythmic Dance: 9:00-10:30T; For 3 - 5s, £5 per class. Rhythmic Dance.

Mini Movement: 9:30-10:15T; For 1 - 3s, £4 per class PAYG or £3/week termly.

Junior Smash It Out: 9:30-10:30T; For 3 - 5s, £4 per class pay by term & £5 PAYG. Junior Smooth It Out: 10:30-11:30T; For 3 5s, £4 per class pay by term & £5 PAYG. Mini Rhythmic: 10:30-11:15T; For 18m - 3s, £4 per session PAYG or £3/week termly.

Irish dancing: 11:30-12:30T; For 3 - 5s, £4 per class (pay by term) & £5 PAYG. at Upton Meadows Primary School, The Square NN5 4EZ. 07584 208756. Please book!

West Hunsbury Crafty Cooks

10:30-11:15TH at 36 Summerfields, West Hunsbury NN4 9YN. Maria: 07985 408289; For 2 - 5s, £6.50 per session (please book).

Cookery Classes 2.5 - 7 years.

9:00-12:45TH at The Duston School, Berrywood Road NN5 6XA. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Moulton Orca Swim School

16:00-18:00TH at Chris Moody Centre, Moulton College NN3 7RR. 07813 434740; For 0 - 5s, (please book). Fun new swimming classes, plse book.

Upton Upton Joggers

10:00-11:00TH at Starlight Fitness, Upton Park. Helen: 07895 146392; For 0, parents, £1 per person (drop in). Help you improve your jogging technique.

Weston Favell Aqualight Babies Swimming Class 9:30-12:00T at Weston Favell Pool, Booth Lane South NN3 3EZ. Emie: 01604 830405; For 1 - 5s, £9.99 per session (book by 10week term). Results with respect, love and knowledge.

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Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps - 5s and parents

Your local ‘What’s on Guide’ for bumps, babies, toddlers and their parents

SOUTH NORTHANTS AREA

Monday Blisworth Tumble Tots

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Tumble Tots: 9:45-12:20T; For 2 - 3s, £6 per session (please book). 9.45 Circuit Fun, 11.40 Tumble Tots.

Gymbabes: 10:45-11:25T; For 6m - walking, £6 per class (please book). Structured play. at Blisworth Scout Hall, 48-56 Courteenhall Rd, NN7. Chantel: 07814 884 948.

Brackley Noah’s Ark Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Methodist Church, High St NN13 7DT. For 0 - 4s.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

10:00-11:00T at St Peters Church Hall, Church Road NN13 7BB. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Feeding Friends

10:30-11:30TH at Brackley Children’s Centre, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 01604 368418; For 0 - 1s, FREE (please book). An informal drop in session for parents.

Croughton Toddler Group

13:15-15:00T at Croughton Village Hall, Wheeler’s Rise NN13 5ND. Sarah: 07837 549682; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in).

In the Water

Music & Singing

Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.

Bugbrooke Bugbrooke Mini Messy Church

14:00-15:15T at Bugbrooke Church, Church Lane NN7 3PB. 01604 832494; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Bible based stories & activities.

Litchborough Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-12:30T at Litchborough Village Hall, Northampton Road NN12 8JB. 07906 055591; For 0 - 1s, £6 per class (book by term). Help baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

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Duston Who Let the Dads Out?

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South Northants Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Tiffield Tiffield The Little Turtle Swim Water Babies Swimming Company Classes

9:15-12:45T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

11:00-13:00T at Gateway School, St Johns Road NN12 8AA. 01295 709221; For 0 - 4s, £14.70 per class (book by 10-week term). Fun, action packed, progressive swim classes.

Towcester Buggyfit

9:15-10:15T at Towcester Leisure Centre NN12 6UW. Jo: 07812 171751; For 0, 1, parents, (please book). Cost:£5 (Block booking discount available)Please book in.

Towcester Children’s Centre

Child minder’s Support Drop In: 9:30-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Childminder’s Drop In runs weekly.

Breastfeeding Support Group: 11:30-12:45TH; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). Breastfeeding support runs weekly. at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272.

Bounce & Rhyme

11:30-12:00TH at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please contact library to ensure group is on.

We’re all about ‘learning through play’ at our pre-school. We love making mud pies, flying to space, counting bugs as well as cuddling up to listen to a story.

We would really like to show you what we get up to on our adventures.

Why not come and meet us?

Simply call 01327 860100 to arrange a time.

We offer morning and afternoon sessions every day during term time for 2-4 year olds.

ASA Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). For children aged 3yrs+.Chk holiday swim dates with centre.

Yardley Gobion Yardley Gobion Under 5’s Club

13:15-15:00T at Children’s Centre, School Lane NN12 7UF. 07886 737079; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Stay and Play with refreshments.

Tuesday Brackley Little Fishes Playtime

9:15-12:00T at Baptist Church, Waynflete Close NN13 6AE. For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Sessions at 9:15-10:30 or 10:45 12:00.

Brackley Leisure Centre

Mighty Atoms: 9:30-11:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun sessions.

Preschool Gymnastics: 13:45-14:45T; For 3 5s, £6.80 per session (book by term). at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787.

Brackley Library Rhymetime

10:45-11:15TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road, NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Baby Clinic

13:00-15:00TH at Health Visitors Baby Clinic, Halse Road NN13 6PN. 01280 709798; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Health Visitors Baby Clinic.

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www.blakesleypreschool.co.uk Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.

Bugbrooke Child Health Clinic

13:00-14:30T at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, High Street NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Group runs 2nd Tuesday of the month.

Litchborough Litchborough Play Time

14:00-15:30T at Litchborough Village Hall, Northampton Road NN12 8JA. Vanessa: 01327 830823; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Crafts & singing.

Middleton Cheney Child Health Clinic

10:00-11:30T at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

Potterspury Potterspury Under 5’s

9:30-11:30T at Potterspury Sports & Social Club, Meadow View NN12 7PJ. Claire: 07510 182045; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

Roade Towcester Children’s Centre

Child Health Clinic: 14:00-15:30T; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in). 4th Tuesday of the month call to ensure running.

Feeding Friends: 14:00-15:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Informal session for parents. at Roade Village Hall, Bailey Brooks Close NN7 2PW. 01327 350272.

Towcester Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:15-12:15T at Sing & Sign, The Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Towcester Centre for Leisure

Mighty Atoms: 9:30-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Soft play sessions.Check with Centre Holiday session times.

ASA Swimming Lessons: 16:0018:00T; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). For children aged 3yrs+.Chk holiday swim dates with centre. at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

10:00-11:00T at Greens Norton Community Centre, Towcester Road NN12 8BL. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in). Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Wednesday Brackley Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

9:30-14:00T at WI Hall, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Brackley Library Story Stomp

14:15-14:45TH at Brackley Library, Manor Road, NN13 6AJ. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). check group is running before attending.

Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.

Bugbrooke Feeding Friends

10:30-11:30TH at Bugbrooke Children’s Centre, High Street NN7 3PA. 01604 831575; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). An informal drop in session for parents.

Deanshanger Deanshanger Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Holy Trinity Church, Wicken Road MK19 6JP. 01908 564725; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Stay & Play for under 5's

14:00-15:00TH at Deanshanger Library, Little London MK19 6HT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 4s, FREE (drop in).

The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!

Children’s Centre Community Centre, Little London MK19 6HT. 01908 569294; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). An informal drop in session for parents.

14:00-15:00T at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 0300 126 1000; For 0s, FREE (drop in). A session for under 1’s to explore & play.

Silverstone Silverstone Tiny Tots

Middleton Cheney Rhymetime

9:15-10:30T at St Michael’s Church, High Street NN12 8US. 01327 857996; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

10:00-10:30TH at Middleton Cheney Library, Main Road OX17 2PD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show

Feeding Friends

10:30-11:30TH at Middleton Cheney Children’s Centre, Main Road OX17 2PD. 01295 714143; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). An informal drop in session for parents.

Pattishall Pattishall Mums & Tots

13:30-15:00T at Pattishall Parish Hall, School Road NN12 8NN. For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in). Refreshments are included.

10:30-11:30T at Silverstone Pavilion, Church Street NN12 8XA. 07917 683330; For 0 - 5s, £4.50 (drop in).

Check ccchimps.com for holidays.

Cha Char Chimps Entertainment Show!

Weekly in Brackley, Greens Norton, Hardingstone, Abington & Silverstone. Tel: Nic - 07941 404902 www.ccchimps.com | www.fb.com/ccchimps Award-winning musical fun - it’s a party every week!

Brackley First Steps Parent & Toddler Group

Roade Messy Play

14:30-15:30TH at Roade Library, High Street NN7 2NW. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Towcester SNUG - Special Needs Support

9:30-11:30T at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Wed of month.

9:15-11:30T at St Peter’s Church, St Peter’s Road NN13 7BZ. Val: 01280 701864; For 0 4s, £3 per session (drop in).

Mighty Atoms

9:30-11:30TH at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun sessions.

Sing & Sign Baby Signing Classes

Wednesday Tots

9:45-12:00T at Evenley Village Hall, Broad Lane, Evenley NN13 5SD. 07906 055591; For 0 - 2s, £6 per class (book by term). Help your baby to ‘talk’ BEFORE speech!

Buggyfit

11:00-13:15TH at Brackley WI Hall, Manor Road NN13 6AJ. 07714 205380; For 0 - 1s, £6.75 per session (book by term). For 0-13 mths. Free trials available.

9:30-11:00T at St John’s Ambulance Hall, Islington Rd NN12. Jane: 01327 352321; For 0 - 4s, £1.40 per family (drop in). Includes sing-song.

11:15-12:15T at The Forum - South Northamptonshire Council Offices NN12 6AD. Jo: 07812 171751; For 0, 1, parents, (please book). Cost:£5 (Block booking discount available).

Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

Play & Learn for Under 5’s

14:00-15:30TH at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Please check group is running before attending.

ASA Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00T at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). For children aged 3yrs+.Chk holiday swim dates with centre.

Weston Weston Tiny Tots

10:00-12:00TH at Weston Baptist Chapel, High Street NN12 8PU. 01295 760413; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per session (drop in). inc playing with toys,singing & storytime.

Thursday Ashton Ashton Parent & Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Ashton CE Primary School, Roade Hill NN7 2JH. Lynne: 07545462892; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in).

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Baby Sensory

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.

Bugbrooke Bugbrooke Mums & Tots

9:00-11:00T at Sunday School Rooms, Church Lane NN7 3PB. For 0 - 4s, FREE (donation). Toys, painting & craft activities.

Deanshanger Deanshanger Children’s Centre

Child Health Clinic: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). 1st Thurs of the month. at Deanshanger Children’s Centre Community Centre, Little London MK19 6HT. 01908 569294.

Deanshanger Rhymetime

14:15-14:45TH at Deanshanger Library, Little London MK19 6HT. 0300 126 1000; For 0 5s, FREE (drop in). check times with library before attending.

Kislingbury Kizzle Tots

9:30-11:30T at Kislingbury Baptist Church, Mill Road NN7 4BB. Heather: 07962 157669; For 0 - 4s, £1 per family (drop in).

In the Water

Music & Singing

Silverstone Parent & Toddler Group

13:30-15:00T at Methodist Chapel Rooms, Murswell lane NN12 8UT. Catherine: 07854 236 640; For 0 - 4s, £1.80 per family (drop in).

Towcester Towcester Toy Library

9:30-11:30TH at Towcester Community Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. Sheila: 01327 860437; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

NC Tea Group

10:00-11:30TH at The Bell Plantation Coffee Shop, On the A5 NN12 6GX. For bump - 5s, FREE (drop in). 1st Thursday of each month.

Towcester Centre for Leisure

Preschool Gymnastics: 13:45-16:45T; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Contact centre for more info.

ASA Swimming Lessons: 16:00-19:00T; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). For children aged 3yrs+. Chk holiday swim dates with centre. at Towcester Centre for Leisure, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480.

Upper Heyford South Northants API (Attachment Parenting)

10:00-12:00TH at Hill Farm, Upper Heyford NN7 3NB. Cheryl: 07989 777825; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). 2nd Thurs of mth.

Attachment Parenting group.

Westbury Toddlers & Tiddlers Fun Activity Sessions

10:00-11:30T at Beachborough School, Westbury NN13 5LB. 01280 700071; For 0 5s. Group runs monthly.

Friday Blakesley Blakesley Toddler Group

10:00-11:30T at Blakesley Village Hall, Blakesley NN12. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Includes drink & a biscuit.

Brackley Tadpoles Toddler Group

9:45-11:30T at St. Peter’s Church, Church Road NN13. Val: 01280 701864; For 0 - 4s, £3 per session (please book). Please contact Val as spaces are limited.

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South Northants Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Roade 10:30-11:30TH at Deanshanger Play and Learn For Under 1's Feeding Friends

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South Northants Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

16:00-18:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term).

Pre-booking is essential.

Deanshanger Deanie Tots

9:30-11:30T at Community Centre MK19 6HT. 07710 845865; For 0 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Health Visitor attends on 3rd Friday.

Tiffield The Little Turtle Swim Company

Hedgehog Hill Nursery and Pre-School High Street, Greens Norton

Come and visit our: • ‘Cuddly Cubs’ baby suite • Spacious ‘Happy Hippos’ toddler room • Stimulating ‘Funky Monkeys’ pre-school

8:15-15:15T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AA. Zara: 01908 543384; For 0 - 5s, £10 per class (book by 6-week term). Bespoke classes for children aged 6 weeks+.

Towcester Towcester Centre for Leisure

ASA Swimming Lessons: 8:0010:00T; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). For children aged 3yrs+.Chk holiday swim dates with centre.

012 Mighty Atoms: 9:00-10:15T; For 10:00-12:00TH at The Baptist hoghill.org 01327 323 dge w.he ww 0 - 5s, per child (drop in). Soft play Chapel Rooms, The Green NN7 3LE. sessions.Check with Centre Holiday Annabel: 0771 0772491; For 0 - 5s, Weedon session times. £1.50 per family (drop in). First session free. at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields Weedon Bec's Little Ducklings Roade NN12 6UW. 01327 322480.

9:30-11:30T at Rainbow Room, Weedon Rhyme time Bec School NN7 4QU. Blaine Taylor: 07746 Storytime 11:30-12:00TH at Roade Library, High 215490; For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in).

15:00-15:30TH at Towcester Library, The Street NN7 2NW. 0300 1261000; For 0 - 5s, Friendly group inc refreshments.

Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 0300 126 (drop in).

1000; For 2 - 8s, FREE (drop in). Chk group is Towcester running before attending. Ages 2-8 years.

Nether Heyford Nether Heyford Little Fishes Parents and Tots

‘Nurturing happy, confident children’

Towcester Twins Group

14:00-15:30T at The Clinic Room, Brook Health Centre NN12 6HD. Melanie: 01327 351097; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Fortnightly group: ring for dates.

ASA Swimming Lessons

16:00-18:00TH at Towcester Leisure Centre, Springfields NN12 6UW. 01327 322480; For 3 - 5s, (book by 6-week term). For children aged 3yrs+. Chk holiday swim dates.

Feeding Friends

10:30-11:30TH at Towcester Children’s Centre, Islington Road NN12 6AU. 01327 350272; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Saturday

Brackley Swimming Lessons at Brackley Pool

8:00-10:00T at Brackley Pool, Manor Rd NN13 6EE. 01280 704906; For 1 - 5s, (book by term). Pre-booking is essential.

Mighty Atoms

10:30-12:30TH at Brackley Leisure Centre, Springfield Way NN13 6JJ. 01280 701787; For 0 - 5s, £3.20 per child (drop in). Soft play fun sessions.

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Sunday Tiffield Active Baby Company Swimming

8:30-12:30T at Gateway School, St. Johns Rd NN12 8AB. Denise: 01604 826066; For 0 - 5s, £9 per class (book by term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks old - 5 yrs.

Towcester Rhymetime

14:30-15:00T at Towcester Library, The Forum, Moat Lane NN12 6AD. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

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Monday Braunston Little Fishes Toddler Group

14:00-15:00T at All Saints Church, 71 High Street NN11 7HS. Sarah: 01788 890298; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Action songs, storytime & crafts.

Brixworth Tiny Treasures

10:15-11:45T at Brixworth Children’s Centre at Brixworth Library NN6 9DS. 01327 705063; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). call centre for dates.

Brixworth Rhymetime

14:30-15:00TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call to ensure running.

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Crick Crick Mums & Tots

9:30-11:30T at Crick Village Hall NN6 7TE. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Fun activities, snack & drink.

Daventry Daventry Leisure Centre

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 10:0018:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times.

Active Antz: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session for under 5’s. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Acorn Parent & Toddler Group

Daventry West Children’s Centre

Sensory Room: 9:30-12:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book).

Tiny Treasures: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in). Call centre for dates. at Daventry West Children's Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 705063.

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes

16:00-17:00TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Ballet classes at £28 per term.

Everdon Funky Monkeys Monday

10:00-12:00T at Everdon Village Hall, Everdon NN11 3BL. 07789 120152; For bump - 5s, £2 per session (drop in). A lovely group for families to enjoy,inc refreshments.

9:30-11:00T at United Reformed Church, Foundry Place NN11 4AA. Rosemary: 01327 872650; For 0 - 5s, £1 (drop in). Stories and singing.

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Daventry Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Brixworth Nature Tots

Young Children's Entertainment Group

9:45-11:45T at Kilsby Village Hall, Rugby Road CV23 8XX. Sarah: 07590 460913; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). Extra children 50p.

No need to book

Long Buckby Long Buckby Mums & Tots

9:30-11:30T at Long Buckby Community Centre, 41 Station Rd NN6 7QB. 01327 844753; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Interactive musical fun for accompanied preschool children and babies.

A selection of delicious homemade cakes and drinks included.

10:00-11:30T at Brixworth Country Park, Northampton Road NN6 9DG. 01604 889478; For 1 - 5s, £3.50 per child (please book). 3rd Wed of month. Outdoor tots group.

Daventry Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:00-18:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before Clarecroft Day Nursery Stay Covering Rugby, attending. and Play Northampton and Daventry Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 9:30-10:30TH at Clarecroft Day 10:30-19:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per Tel: 07766 731542 / 07828 182452 Email: info@boogiebeanies.com Nursery, 34 High Street NN6 7RD. session (book by term). 30 min www.boogiebeanies.com 01327 844474; For 0 - 4s, FREE per swim lessons. Call for times. session (drop in). Mon:9.30(2-3 Daventry Library at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road years),Tues:9.30(3-4 yrs),Fri:2pm(3mthsRhymetime: 10:00-11:15T; For 0 - 4s, FREE NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

2yrs). (drop in). Toddle time 10.00am and Bounce Active Baby Company Swimming Birthlight Pregnancy Yoga with and Rhyme 10.45am.

Classes Bounce and Rhyme: 10:45-11:15TH; For Lizzy 9:45-12:15TH at Daventry Court Hotel 18:15-19:45T at Long Buckby Community 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). For non-walkers. Call (Puma Hotels) NN11 0SG. Denise: 01604 Centre NN6 7QB. 01327 842 691; For bump to check running.

826066; For 0 - 4s, £9 per class (book by - 0s, £48 (book by 6-week term). Physical & at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. term). Swimming classes for 8/10 weeks emotional pregnancy support.

0300 126 1000. old - 5 yrs.

Scaldwell Scaldwell Parents and Tots

Child Health Clinic

10:00-12:00T at Scaldwell Village Hall, School Lane NN6 9LD. Kathryn: 01604 882786; For 0 - 4s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Friendly group.

Tuesday

12:30-16:00TH at Danetre Hospital NN11 4LJ. 01327 705063; For 0 - 2s, FREE (please book).

Long Buckby Long Buckby Mums & Babies Group

9:30-12:00TH at Baptist Church, Market Place NN6. 01327 842587; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Donation welcome.Group will not run throughout August.

Braunston Braunston Toddler Group

13:15-15:00TH at Braunston Village Hall, Braunston NN11. For 0 - 5s, £2 per family (drop in). Term time:1.15-3.00pm & Hols:9.30-1.00pm(£3).

Clarecroft Nursery Stay and Play

Clipston Clipston Mums & Tots

Long Buckby Library Story Stomp

9:30-10:30TH at Clarecroft Day Nursery, 34 High Street NN6 7RD. 01327 844474; For 3 - 4s, FREE per session (drop in).

10:45-11:15T at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 01604 368274; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call before attending.

9:15-11:15T at Clipston Village Hall. 01604 880246; For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Daventry Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 9:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 11:0018:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times.

Active Antz: 13:00-14:30TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session for under 5’s. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Tumble Tots

Gymbabes: 9:50-10:35T; For 0s, £6 per class (please book). Structured play from 6 months to walking.Class start 3/11/15.

Tumble Tots: 10:45-13:45T; For 0 - 5s, £6 per class (please book). 10:45 Walking-2s; 11:45 2-3s; 13:00 3-school. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Saxon Suite NN11 4FP. Chantel: 07814 884 948.

Time for 2’s

10:00-11:30T at Daventry West Children’s Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 705063; For 2s, FREE (drop in). call centre for dates.

KEY: T :Term Time H :Holidays

Birth Preparation Workshops

18:00-21:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump - 0s, £50 (please book). Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

Woodford Halse Woodford Halse Rhymetime

14:00-14:30TH at Woodford Halse Library, Village Hall NN11 3RL. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Check that session is on before attending.

Wednesday Badby Badby Mums & Tots

9:30-11:30T at Badby Village Hall, The Green NN11 3AF. For 0 - 4s, (drop in).

Barby Barby Mums & Tots at Barby Village Hall

9:30-11:30TH at Barby Village Hall, Kilsby Road CV23 8TT. 01788 891483; For 0 - 4s, (drop in). Weekly group.

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Story Stomp at Daventry Library

10:15-10:45T at Daventry Library, North Street NN11 4GH. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Stories & activity for under 5’s (weekly).

Guilsborough Guilsborough Surgery Breastfeeding Drop In

11:00-13:00T at Guilsborough Surgery, High Street NN6 8QE. 01604 740210; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Long Buckby Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 17:0017:30TH; For 3 - 5s, per child (book by term).

Ballet for the little ones.£28 per term.

Street Kidz: 17:30-18:00TH; For 5s, per child (please book). Ages: 5 - 10 years.

Pre Syllabus Ballet: 18:00-18:30TH; For 5s, per child (please book). Ages: 5 - 7 years. at Buckby Health and Leisure, 1 High Street NN6 7RE. Claire: 07774 518949.

Birth Preparation Workshops

18:00-21:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump - 0s, £50 (please book). Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

Sibbertoft Sibbertots Mums and Tots

9:30-11:30T at Sibbertoft Reading Room, Berkeley Street. 01604 880246; For 0 - 4s, £2.50 per family (drop in).

Staverton Boogie Beanies

10:45-11:45TH at Staverton Village Hall, Croft Lane NN11 6JE. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in).

Entertainment show & cake!

West Haddon Caterpillar Club

9:15-11:15T at West Haddon Village Hall, The Green NN6 7AY. Nic: 07928 184685; For 0 - 4s, £2 per child (drop in). Weekly craft corner and singing circle.

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Daventry Area continued - to add your class email: info@toddleabout.co.uk Woodford Halse Kelmarsh Little Kickers 16:00-17:45TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Breastfeeding Support Drop In Parent & Tots Group

9:00-16:00T at Woodford Halse Sure Start Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 2s, FREE (drop in).

Woodford Halse Library - Free Kids Craft Sessions

15:45-17:00TH at Woodford Halse Library, Village Hall NN11 3RL. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in).

Thursday Brixworth Brixworth Children’s Centre

Heath Clinic: 10:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 1s, FREE (drop in).

Time for 2’s: 13:00-14:30T; For 2s, FREE (drop in). call for dates. at Brixworth Children’s Centre at Brixworth Library NN6 9DS. 01327 705063.

Daventry Little Kickers

9:20-10:55TH at Little Kickers, Daventry Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 1 - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Stay and Play

9:30-11:00T at Daventry West Children’s Centre at Vineyard Community Church NN11 4EZ. 01327 300317; For 0 - 5s.

Byfield Baby & Toddler Playgroup

10:00-11:30T at Byfield Village Hall, The Green NN11 6WT. For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). First session free, snack and drinks inc.

Daventry West Children’s Centre

Parent Led Group: 10:00-11:30T; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). please call and book your group as limited numbers.

Child Health Clinic (West): 11:00-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, FREE (please book). 2nd Thursday of the month. at Daventry West Children’s Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 300317.

Boogie Beanies

10:30-11:30TH at Daventry Community Centre, Ashby Rd NN11 0QE. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in).

Entertainment show & cake!

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Gym Giraffes: 11:00-12:30TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.35 per child (drop in). A new inflatable soft play session.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 12:0018:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times.

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 12:3018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

East Haddon East Haddon Mums and Tots

9:30-11:00T at The Pavilion, East Haddon Playing Fields, (turning opposite The Red Lion Pub) NN6 8BU. Kirsten: 01604 770339; For 0 - 4s, £2 per family (drop in). Toys, meet new friends & snacks inc.1st visit free.

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12:00-14:00T at Nagarjuna Centre Cafe, The Old Rectory NN6 9LZ. Sarah: 01604 686778; For 0 - 5s. Free drink with every panini order!

Leisure Centre NN11 4FP. Antony: 01327 700153; For 18m - 5s, (please book). Fun football classes from 18 mths+.

Long Buckby Postnatal Yoga for Mother and Baby

17:00-17:30TH at LoveBallet Dance Company, Nene Hall, Tamar Square NN11 4RB. Lorraine: 07921 853773; For 3 - 5s, (book by term). Handstands, bridges, cartwheels- £28 p/term.

Long Buckby Library Story Stomp

10:00-11:30T at Great Brington Reading Rooms, Great Brington NN7 4JD. For 0 - 3s, (drop in).

10:00-11:00T at Long Buckby Community Centre NN6 7QB. 01327 842 691; For 0s, £24 (book by 4-week term). For mothers & babies from birth to crawling.

10:30-11:00T at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 01604 368274; For 2 - 4s, FREE (drop in). Call before attending.

Staverton Staverton Mums & Tots

10:30-12:00T at Staverton Village Hall, Croft Lane NN11 6JE. For 0 - 4s.

Weedon Special Needs Support Group for Parents at Weedon Bec Primary

10:00-11:30T at Woodford Halse at Weedon Bec Primary School NN7 4QU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, (drop in). Weedon Bec Sch parents.1st Thurs of month.

Welton Welton Baby & Toddler Group

9:30-11:30T at Welton Village Hall NN11 2JP. 07811 882540; For 0 - 4s, £2 (drop in). Lots of fun, music & crafts.

Woodford Halse Child Health Clinic

10:00-15:00TH at Woodford Halse Surestart Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 4s, FREE (drop in).

Friday Brixworth Brixworth Rhymetime

10:20-10:50TH at Brixworth Library, Spratton Road NN6 9DS. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in). Call to ensure running.

Daventry Infant Feeding

10:00-11:30TH at Daventry West Children’s Centre, Staverton Road NN11 4EY. 01327 705063; For 0 - 2s, FREE (please book).

Timken Tots

10:00-12:00T at Run by Daventry NCT, Mayfield Park Sports Club NN11 9FZ. 07715 558185; For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in).

Run by NCT - non-members welcome!

Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Messy Monkeys: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 5s, £2.85 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play with arts & crafts.

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 12:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 15:3019:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term). 30 min swim lessons. Call for times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Gymnastics Classes

Great Brington Brington Mums and Tots

Long Buckby Parent Led Stay and Play

9:30-11:30TH at Long Buckby Children’s Centre, Station Road NN6 7QB. 01327 842037; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Long Buckby Library Rhymetime

10:30-11:00TH at Long Buckby Library, Station Road NN6 7QB. 0300 126 1000; For 1 - 5s, FREE (drop in). check session is running before attending.

Clarecroft Day Nursery Stay and Play

14:00-15:00TH at Clarecroft Day Nursery, 34 High Street NN6 7RD. 01327 844474; For 0 4s, FREE per session (drop in). Mon:9.30(2-3 years),Tues:9.30(3-4 yrs),Fri:2pm(3mths2yrs).

Upper Boddington Boddington Toddler Group

9:30-11:00T at Boddington Village Hall, Warwick Road NN11 6DH. For 0 - 5s.

Welford Welford Mums & Tots Group

9:30-11:00TH at Welford Mums & Tots, Welford Community Centre NN6. 07981 197855 or 07748 108202; For 0 - 5s, £2 per child (drop in). 1st session free. 50p per sibling.

Woodford Halse Stay and Play

9:30-11:30T at Woodford Halse Children’s Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. 01327 264809; For 0 - 5s, FREE (drop in).

Woodford Halse Baby and Toddler Playgroup

9:30-11:30T at Woodford Halse Children Centre, Scrivens Hill NN11 3SU. For 0 - 5s, £1.50 per family (drop in). Tea, coffee and snacks included.

Saturday Daventry Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 8:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term).

30 min swim lessons. Call for times.

Active Antz: 10:30-12:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per child (drop in). Inflatable soft play session for under 5’s.

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 12:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

The listings are updated but we advise calling before attending - just in case!

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Sunday

Kids Run Free Race Event & Fun Days

8:45-10:30TH at The Recreation Ground, Welton Rd NN11 0PP. For 0 - 5s, (please book). 1st Sat of mth. Enter at kidsrunfree. co.uk.

Brixworth Balanceability

Boogie Beanies

10:30-11:30TH at Daventry Brass Band Hall, Daneholme Close NN11 0PN. Amanda: 0776 673 1542; For 0 - 5s, per child (drop in).

Every 1st & 3rd Saturday.

Long Buckby Birth Preparation Workshops

10:00-13:00T at Lizzy Giles NN6. 01327 842 691; For bump - 0s, £50 (please book). Workshops for expectant mums and partners.

Upper Boddington Love Ballet Dance Company

Prima Ballerinas Dance Classes: 9:009:45TH; For 3 - 5s, per class (book by term).

Ballet for 3-5s. £34 per term.

Gymnastics Classes: 9:45-10:15TH; For 4 - 5s, (book by term). Handstands, rolls, bridges etc £28 per term. at Upper Boddington Village Hall, Warwick Road NN11 6DH. Lorraine: 07921 853773.

13:00-14:45TH at Brixworth Village Hall, Holcot Rd NN6 9BS. 07894 686 873; For 3 5s, £58 per child (book by term). Fun, learn to ride sessions on balance bike.

Daventry Everyone Active Daventry Leisure Centre

Play World - Indoor Soft Play: 8:0018:00TH; For 0 - 4s, £2.35 per session (drop in). Please call before attending.

Pre-School Swimming Lessons: 8:00-11:00T; For 0 - 5s, £4.75 per session (book by term).

30 min swim lessons. Call for times. at Daventry Leisure Centre, Lodge Road NN11 4FP. 01327 871144.

Woodford Halse Woodford Halse Libary - Children’s Craft and Create

13:30-15:00TH at Woodford Halse Library, Village Hall NN11 3RL. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE per session (drop in).

Woodford Halse Woodford Halse Library Rhymetime

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11:30-12:00TH at Woodford Halse Library, Village Hall NN11 3RL. 0300 126 1000; For 0 - 5s, FREE. Check that session is on before attending.

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